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Theater (THEAT) 1100 (IAI F1 907)Theater Appreciation3 credit hours

Enhances appreciation and understanding of the theatrical experience: reading and analysis of scripts, theater attendance followed by exercises in written and oral critiques, discussion of the elements of play production and the business of theater. Intended for the general student to enhance his/her ability to become an appreciative and discerning theater audience member. No previous theater experience is required. Play attendance required. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1105Improvisational Acting3 credit hours

Emphasizes helping the beginning actor and non-theater student create believable characters using subtext through concentration, imagination and observation in non-scripted scenes. Exercises provide a foundation for using subtext, playing in the moment, and creating truthful relationships in scripted and non-scripted scenes, and the use of the body and voice as communicative agents. Play attendance required. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1108Voice and Diction2 credit hours

Studies of voice sound production. Designed to teach actors relaxation, breathing, and an understanding of the actor's vocal life and demands. No previous theater experience is required. Play attendance required. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (2 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1109Stage Movement2 credit hours

Introduces principles and techniques of theatrical stage movement. Designed to help actors make their bodies more flexible and efficient instruments of expression. No previous theater experience is required. Play attendance required. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (2 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1110Stage Combat - Unarmed3 credit hours

Introduces basic unarmed violence for the stage focusing on performance and execution of safe, but real, techniques. Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of the instructor (3 lecture hours)

Continues development of skills acquired in Acting I. Helps students develop believeable characters while working on acting exercises and duet scenes from contemporary dramatic literature. Actors are also introduced to acting in period plays. Play attendance required. Prerequisite: THEAT-1111. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1113Stage Combat-Armed3 credit hours

Introduces basic armed violence for the stage focusing on performance and execution of safe, but real, techniques. Weapon styles taught for this course will vary each term the class is offered. Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1114Audition3 credit hours

Designed to help actors develop material to bring into a variety of auditions. Helps students become familiar and more confident with the auditioning process. Prerequisite: Theater 1111 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in Theater 1111. (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1115Stage Make-Up3 credit hours

Introduction to the fundamentals of stage make-up with a focus on comfort of application, color theory, research, execution of design, and support of a dramatic character through stage make-up. Play attendance required. No previous theater or make-up experience required. (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1116Stage Management3 credit hours

Introduction to the world of theatre as a stage manager with a backstage view. Provides tips, techniques, procedures, and survival tools for a beginning or experienced Stage Manager by a professional stage manager. Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of the instructor. (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1120Rehearsal and Performance1 to 3 credit hours

Participation in play production. After auditions and assignments, the class is composed of the students in the college-produced play. This course may be taken four times for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (2 to 6 lab hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1121Performance Practicum1 to 3 credit hours

For additional participation in play production. After auditions and casting, the class is composed of the students in the college-produced play. Advanced exploration and analysis of acting, developing a specific character in a specific production. This course may be taken four times for credit. Prerequisite: Theater 1120 with a grade of D or better, or equivalent. Theater 1121 can only be enrolled in upon completion of four Theater 1120 enrollments. (2 to 6 lab hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1123Play Production1 to 3 credit hours

Offers hands-on training through work on a production(s)in a technical assignment. Each student's assignment will be individual in either build or running crew work. This course may be taken four times for credit on different productions. (6 lab hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1140Summer Repertory Theater6 credit hours

A performance course that offers the student an opportunity to perform or be on a crew for two or three productions. The repertory may include musicals, plays for children, contemporary and/or classical dramas and comedies. Non-acting opportunities include costuming, set construction, lights, sound, wardrobe, stage make-up, properties, box office work and assistant directing or management, and stage management. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1151Dance Theater I2 credit hours

Emphasizes the principles and practical demands of dance within the musical theater. Primarily jazz-dance based movement, with ballet basics included. Integrates an extensive dance warm-up into movement vocabulary and works on various combinations inspired by classic Broadway musicals from the 1920s through the 1980s. Includes techniques for exercise, audition requirements, various performance styles, and choreographic projects. Field trips and master classes utilized whenever possible. Designed for beginning to intermediate levels of dance students. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (4 lab hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1152Dance Theater II2 credit hours

Primarily jazz-dance based course with some ballet combinations included. Integrates an extensive dance warm-up into movement vocabulary and builds on principles learned in Dance Theater I. Includes advanced studies of classic Broadway musical choreography styles from the 1920s through the 1980s, dance techniques, audition requirements, performance styles and choreographic projects. The final includes choreography and/or public performance. Field trips and master classes used whenever possible. Designed for intermediate to advanced level dance students. Some previous training is necessary. Prerequisite: Theater 1151 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (4 lab hours)

Theater (THEAT) 1800Special Project1 to 3 credit hours

Special project courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the Catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent (to be determined by the disciplines). This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning, and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.) This course may be taken four times for credit. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One.

Theater (THEAT) 1820Selected Topics I3 credit hours

Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)

Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (1 to 4 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 2211Repertory Acting3 credit hours

Helps the actor create roles and work in an ensemble. Selections include children's theater, comedy, drama, musicals, and/or rehearsed improvisational works. Rehearsal and performance are required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor based on audition. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One and instructor consent if required based on audition. (3 lecture hours)

Introduction to the new materials and techniques of technical production, including special effects, lighting, and sound. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

Theater (THEAT) 2230Play Directing3 credit hours

Helps the inexperienced director make choices about scripts, script analysis, casting, focus of scenes, and the mood, rhythm, pace and main idea of productions. A participatory course that includes readings and attendance at plays, exercise work, and scene direction. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One (3 lecture hours)

Theater (THEAT) 2800Special Project1 to 3 credit hours

Special project courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the Catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent (to be determined by the disciplines). This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning, and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles, and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.) Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One

Theater (THEAT) 2820Advanced Selected Topics I3 credit hours

Advanced exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

Course requires participation in Career and Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

Continuation of Internship (Career and Technical Education). Course requires participation in Career & Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

Theater (THEAT) 2870Internship (Transfer)1 to 4 credit hours

Course requires participation in work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

Continuation of Internship (Transfer). Course requires participation in work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

College of DuPage Addison Center

College of DuPage Addison Center is located in the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) on the east side of Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately 3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.

College of DuPage Lisle location

The Lisle location is home to the College of DuPage Foundation, Center of Entrepreneurship and WorkNet Force. College of DuPage Lisle is located in the One Corporate Lakes building at the corner of Forbes and Cabot drives, just north of Warrenville Road.

College of DuPage Naperville Center

College of DuPage Naperville Center is located on the south side of Rickert Drive. Rickert Drive is accessed by turning north from 75th Street two miles west of Washington Street. From Route 59, travel east on 75th Street to Rickert Drive and turn north.

College of DuPage Westmont Center

College of DuPage Westmont Center is located on the west side of Pasquinelli Drive. Pasquinelli Drive is accessed by turning north from Ogden Avenue one block west of Route 83. The center entrance is immediately north of the bank.